What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hurt
Example
My ankle hurts after I twisted it playing soccer. [hurts: verb]
Example
She felt hurt when her friend didn't invite her to the party. [hurt: adjective]
Example
Be careful not to hurt the flowers when you're pruning them. [hurt: verb]
injure
Example
He injured his knee while playing basketball. [injured: verb]
Example
The car accident left several people seriously injured. [injured: adjective]
Example
It's important not to injure yourself when lifting heavy objects. [injure: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hurt is more commonly used than injure in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hurt and injure?
Injure is more formal than hurt and is often used in legal or medical contexts.
